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X12 COT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,100 mi
Last recorded186,100 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 COT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 186,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 177,679 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 177,587 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 176,780 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 176,780 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 171,464 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 164,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 157,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 149,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 149,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 140,242 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 140,242 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 129,699 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 112,932 miles

oil leak from o/s rear axle

Fail 1 Aug 2014 112,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

oil leak from o/s rear axle

Fail 30 Jul 2013 108,591 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear axle has slight weep of oil on offside hub

Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear axle has slight weep of oil on offside hub

Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 87,600 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,575 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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X12 COT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X12 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X12 COT registered?

X12 COT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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